The curriculum in Perfusion Technology combines rigorous didactic research curriculum with diverse clinical experience. Perfusion technology students take courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology. The clinical experience includes participation in adult and pediatric open heart procedures at Rush University Medical Center and at affiliated hospitals.
The curriculum begins in the fall quarter, which begins in early September, and continues for seven quarters including one summer session. Faculty include experienced perfusion technologists and cardiovascular and transplant surgeons, in addition to specialists from anesthesia, nursing, medical technology and other related health professions. During the third quarter, students will choose and develop a research project from its inception to completion. The culmination of the project will be the preparation of a manuscript suitable for publication in a professional journal.
Graduates of the program will be qualified to sit for the certification examination of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Bachelor of Science Curriculum |
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Year 1 |
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Fall Quarter |
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IDS-510 |
Health Care in America |
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CHS-501 |
Biostatistics |
3 |
PRF-301 |
Introduction to Perfusion Technology |
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PRF-331 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
5 |
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Winter Quarter |
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PRF-332 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
3 |
PRF-302 |
Pathophysiology of Cardiopulmonary Bypass I |
5 |
PRF-311 |
Junior Seminar I |
3 |
PRF-333 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
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Spring Quarter |
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PRF-303 |
Pathophysiology of Cardiopulmonary Bypass II |
6 |
PRF-312 |
Junior Seminar II |
5 |
PRF-381 |
Introduction to Research and Project Design |
3 |
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Ethics in Healthcare |
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Summer Quarter |
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PRF-313 |
Junior Seminar III |
3 |
PRF-431 |
Clinical Experience I |
10 |
PRF-441 |
Project Design and Research I |
2 |
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Year 2 |
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Fall Quarter |
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PRF-432 |
Clinical Experience II |
10 |
PRF-442 |
Project Design and Research II |
2 |
PRF-451 |
Senior Seminar I |
2 |
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Winter Quarter |
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PRF-433 |
Clinical Experience III |
10 |
PRF-443 |
Project Design and Research III |
2 |
PRF-452 |
Senior Seminar II |
2 |
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Spring Quarter |
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PRF-434 |
Clinical Experience IV |
10 |
PRF-444 |
Project Design and Research IV |
2 |
PRF-453 |
Senior Seminar III |
2 |
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Hours Required for BS Degree: |
96 |
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Master of Science Curriculum |
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Year 1 |
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Fall Quarter |
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IDS-510 |
Health Care in America |
2 |
CHS-501 |
Biostatistics |
3 |
PRF-501 |
Introduction to Perfusion Technology** |
3 |
PRF-521 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
5 |
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Winter Quarter |
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CHS-502 |
Research Methods |
3 |
PRF-522 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
3 |
PRF-502 |
Pathophysiology of Cardiopulmonary Bypass I** |
5 |
PRF-510 |
Seminar I** |
3 |
PRF-523 |
Pharmacology** |
3 |
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Spring Quarter |
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PRF-503 |
Pathophysiology of Cardiopulmonary Bypass II** |
6 |
PRF-511 |
Seminar II** |
5 |
PRF-541 |
Project Design and Research |
3 |
HHV-504 |
Ethics in Healthcare |
2 |
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Summer Quarter |
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PRF-512 |
Seminar III** |
3 |
PRF-531 |
Clinical Experience I** |
10 |
PRF-542 |
Master's Project I |
2 |
PRF-552 |
Advanced Topics: Educational Methods** |
2 |
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Year 2 |
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Fall Quarter |
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PRF-551 |
Advanced Topics: Cardiac Physiology |
2 |
PRF-513 |
Seminar IV** |
2 |
PRF-532 |
Clinical Experience II** |
10 |
PRF-543 |
Master's Project II |
2 |
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Winter Quarter |
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PRF-533 |
Clinical Experience III** |
10 |
PRF-544 |
Master's Project III |
2 |
PRF-553 |
Advance Topics: Management |
2 |
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Spring Quarter |
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PRF-534 |
Clinical Experience IV** |
10 |
PRF-545 |
Master's Project IV |
2 |
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PRF-554 |
Advanced Topics: Cardiac Pharmacology |
2 |
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Hours Required for MS Degree: |
108 |
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